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Shinnecock Reef

New York, United States
AOW suggested23–26 m (76–84 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Shinnecock Reef at a glance

Shinnecock Reef is an advanced boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 23.2–25.6 m (76–84 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), and Summer flounder (fluke). Recent reports put the water around 16°C (61°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:53

Forecast for this hour · 8:00 · run 6 h ago
0.6 m (2.0 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 61°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

Site hazards: Open Atlantic depth (76-84 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Wed
Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Fri8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

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Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:45 · Sunrise 7:13 · Sunset 17:53 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:26 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), Black sea bass
Best time: July-October on calm slack-water days.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (39°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (1.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  12. December, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Shinnecock Reef is an 850-acre NYSDEC artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean about 2.0 nautical miles south of Shinnecock Inlet, in 76-84 ft of water. It holds numerous scuttled vessels, barges, railcars, a drydock, rock, Tappan Zee Bridge rubble and steel, with the 130' barge Henri and the vessel Asylum added in 2025. A productive advanced boat dive for black sea bass, tautog and scup; visibility typically 10-20 ft. The Half Time charters out of Shinnecock.

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Open Atlantic depth (76-84 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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